CITY SUITES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

What CITY SUITES MANAGEMENT LIMITED does

CitySuites Management Limited (operating as CitySuites Ltd.) is a private UK hospitality company that runs luxury serviced aparthotels in Manchester city centre, founded in 2016. The operating footprint consists of two adjacent properties — CitySuites I at 16 Chapel Street and CitySuites II at 1 New Kings Head Yard — offering studio through three-bedroom apartments plus a 250.9 sqm SuperSuites penthouse, with shared amenities including 18-metre indoor pools, spa pools, steam rooms, jacuzzis, and 24/7 Matrix-equipped gyms exclusive to in-house guests. The company runs an integrated hospitality stack: CitySuites Living for monthly residential lets (studio from £1,300 pcm), short-stay aparthotel rooms bookable direct or via OTAs, an on-site restaurant and bar (Embankment Kitchen), two cafe/co-working locations (Embankment Cafe Co., with a £19.50 per 6-hour co-working session), and meeting/event hire across four spaces.

The technology layer is conventional hospitality-plus-IoT rather than a software platform: smart security, smart climate control, and private lift access in SuperSuites; Nespresso machines, GHD hairdryers, and White Company toiletries in CitySuites II; superfast Wi-Fi and Sky TV across rooms; and a multi-language direct-booking website supporting eight languages. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, SDKs, or third-party platform integrations in evidence.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a corporate/B2B overlay. Pricing is tiered and largely subscription or stay-length based: nightly and weekly aparthotel rates, monthly residential rates for CitySuites Living, pay-as-you-go meeting space hire (£200 half day, £370 full day), and packaged offers such as Stay & Dine (£40pp restaurant credit), Romantic, Family Getaway, and Bed & Breakfast packages. Distribution emphasizes direct booking on citysuites.com (with a 20% BONUS20 discount and an additional 5% off for newsletter signups) supported by phone and email reservations, Instagram accounts for each sub-brand, a content/blog SEO engine, and implied OTA presence. Customer segments are horizontal — leisure travelers, business travelers, families, and extended-stay/residential tenants — with dedicated corporate partner rates for the B2B channel. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CITY SUITES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Legal name

CitySuites Ltd.

Website

https://citysuites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CitySuites Management Limited operates two luxury serviced aparthotels in Manchester city centre (CitySuites I and II), offering short-stay apartments, a long-stay residential sub-brand (CitySuites Living), a SuperSuites penthouse, on-site restaurant and cafe, meeting spaces, and wellness amenities serving leisure and business travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Serviced Apartments / Aparthotel Hospitality

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Serviced Apartments & Aparthotels (THAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury serviced apartments (premium) (THAMACAE)

Keywords

• Serviced apartments
• Aparthotel accommodation
• Extended stay rentals
• Luxury hospitality
• Meeting event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Alderley Edge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Short-term Accommodation: Nightly and weekly rental of luxury serviced apartments across CitySuites I and II properties, ranging from studio apartments to three-bedroom suites and SuperSuites penthouses. Revenue generated through direct booking, phone reservations, and implied OTA channels.
2. Extended Stay / Residential Lettings: CitySuites Living offers longer-term residential apartments with monthly rental rates. Includes all bills, fully furnished apartments with Sky TV, internet, and access to pool/gym amenities. Studio from £1,300 pcm, 1 bed from £1,500 pcm, 2 bed from £2,135 pcm.
3. Food & Beverage - Embankment Kitchen: On-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, evening meals, and beverages. Located on ground floor of CitySuites I. Includes cocktail bar, happy hour promotions (4pm-7pm), and seasonal menus. Restaurant credit included in Stay & Dine packages (£40pp).
4. Food & Beverage - Embankment Cafe Co. On-site cafe serving specialty coffee, pastries, sandwiches, brunch dishes, and hot lunches. Locations at New Kings Head Yard and Riverview (New Bailey Street). Co-working spaces available for £19.50 per 6-hour session.
5. Meeting & Event Space Hire: Corporate meeting rooms and event spaces available for hire. Includes Conference Room (10 people, £370 full day/£200 half day), Meeting Room (18 sqm), Private Dining (12 people, 21 sqm), and Embankment Lounge (30-50 people, licensed until 12am).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CitySuites operates two luxury aparthotels in Manchester city centre (CitySuites I and CitySuites II) offering nightly, weekly and monthly serviced apartment rentals ranging from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, with on-site F&B (Embankment Kitchen restaurant, Embankment Cafe Co., Embankment Bar), hireable meeting and event spaces, and shared wellness facilities including an 18m pool, spa, steam room, jacuzzi, and 24/7 Matrix-equipped gym. The CitySuites Living sub-brand provides longer-term residential lets with all bills included, and the SuperSuites penthouse offers a premium 250.9 sqm luxury suite.

Product overview

CitySuites Management Limited operates a portfolio of luxury aparthotels in Manchester city centre. The core offering comprises CitySuites I (original property featuring warm tones, 18m pool, gym, and Embankment Kitchen restaurant) and CitySuites II (contemporary property with steam room, pool, and enhanced amenities including The White Company toiletries and Nespresso machines). A separate sub-brand, CitySuites Living, extends the same quality apartments and amenities for longer-term residential stays with all-inclusive pricing. The premium SuperSuites Penthouse represents the pinnacle offering at 250.9 sqm with private cinema and panoramic views. Ancillary services include Embankment Kitchen restaurant, Embankment Cafe Co. co-working cafe, a bar, meeting spaces, swimming pool, and 24-hour gym facilities—collectively creating an integrated hospitality and residential experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperSuites: Luxury penthouse suite offering at CitySuites II, spanning 250.9 sqm with three bedrooms, panoramic views, and premium amenities including private lift access and cinema room.

Products and services

• CitySuites I Aparthotel Manchester's first luxury aparthotel, located at 16 Chapel Street at the top of Deansgate. Features warm-toned interiors, city views, an 18m swimming pool, 24/7 gym, jacuzzi, and the Embankment Kitchen restaurant. Serves short-stay leisure and business guests seeking hotel amenities with apartment-style space.
• CitySuites II Aparthotel

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-metre indoor pools at both CitySuites I and II
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and regulatory.

• Q-Park Deansgate NorthcoreOthersOfficial parking partner providing secure indoor parking adjacent to CitySuites properties. Residents receive 25% off unlimited and weekday season tickets with promo code CITYSMCR25. Guests enjoy 15% off standard parking with code CITYSMCR15. Located at 2 Chapel Street with 24/7 access and CCTV surveillance.
• Rent GuarantorsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlternative referencing service for CitySuites Living tenants who do not have access to a UK-based guarantor or have been unsuccessful meeting standard referencing requirements. Provides support for residential tenancy applications.
• The Property OmbudsmanregulatoryOthersCitySuites Living is a member of The Property Ombudsman scheme (membership number T13245) for dispute resolution and consumer protection in residential lettings.
• Matrix FitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationGym equipment supplier for both CitySuites I and II fitness centres. Matrix provides treadmills, free weights, functional trainers, and other gym equipment designed for durability, performance, and approachability. Equipment enables 24/7 guest access to premium fitness facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SACO (The Serviced Apartment Company): Long-established UK serviced apartment operator offering both short and extended-stay apartments across multiple UK cities. Direct competitor in the serviced apartment category with overlapping business and leisure customer base.
• Locke Hotels: Lifestyle aparthotel brand operating in UK and European cities (including Leman Locke, Manchester). Targets similar design-conscious urban traveler with apartment-style rooms, kitchenettes, F&B, and co-working spaces.
• Roomzzz Aparthotels: UK-based aparthotel brand with properties across multiple cities, including Manchester. Closely comparable concept: serviced apartments with kitchen facilities, targeting similar leisure/business mix with flexible stay durations.
• Adagio Aparthotels: European aparthotel chain (Accor/Pierre & Vacances partnership) operating in multiple UK and European cities. Comparable premium aparthotel positioning with similar amenity offerings and target segments.
• Staycity Aparthotels: One of Europe's largest aparthotel operators with multiple UK city locations (including Manchester). Operates a similar premium aparthotel model targeting both short-stay leisure and extended-stay business demand with on-site amenities.
• Quest Apartment Hotels: Aparthotel chain with UK expansion (including Manchester), offering similar serviced apartment product with kitchen facilities targeting extended-stay business and leisure travelers.
• Native Manchester: Aparthotel operator under Native Places brand with a Manchester property. Offers similar apartment-style accommodation with F&B and amenity features, directly competing in the Manchester premium aparthotel segment.

Regional players

• The Lowry Hotel Manchester: Five-star luxury hotel in Manchester competing for the same premium corporate and leisure guests as CitySuites' higher-end inventory, including SuperSuites penthouse level.
• Malmaison Manchester: Boutique luxury hotel in Manchester serving similar upscale leisure and corporate demand. Comparable premium positioning and amenity-led guest experience, but hotel (room-only) format rather than aparthotel.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt House Manchester: Extended-stay hotel brand from a major global hotel group targeting similar business and leisure extended-stay demand. Operates as part of Hyatt's broader portfolio with kitchenette-equipped rooms and brand-scale distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/citysuitesuk
• Xx.com/citysuitesuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/citysuites

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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